Framing ethical perspectives
Applied ethics refers to the practical applications of the moral principles that govern behavior. Carnegie Council focuses on this field, mostly through the realm of international affairs, by identifying and addressing the most critical ethical issues of today and tomorrow. Our initiatives, content, and experts analyze the way that governments, institutions, and individuals interact and make choices on global issues, such as climate change, emerging technology, and governance.
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Practical conversations, decision analysis, and more
MAY 10, 2022 • Podcast
Making Decisions When Values Conflict or Are Prioritized Differently, with Paul Root Wolpe
JUL 5, 2023 • Article
A Framework for the International Governance of AI
Carnegie Council, in collaboration with IEEE, proposes a five-part AI governance framework to enable the constructive use of AI.
APR 12, 2022 • Podcast
Surveillance Tech's Infinite Loop of Harms, with Chris Gilliard
In this discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, Chris Gilliard explains why the arc of surveillance technology and novel AI bends toward failures that ...
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Explore Our Applied Ethics Resources
OCT 29, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Searching for the Ethical Blogger
Blogs have evolved into a powerful sociopolitical force capable of shaping opinion, breaking news, and giving a voice to the voiceless. But with great chatter ...
OCT 12, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Merck's Dubai Ethics Center
Resolute ethical business standards can be a distinct bottom-line liability for companies operating in environments where corruption is more the rule than the exception. To ...
OCT 10, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: Moral Interest in Banking
Pakistan, whose constitution requires that all laws be brought in conformity with sharia, is transitioning to a completely interest-free economy. Islamic finance is booming in ...
SEP 6, 2007 • Article
Engaging "Evil:" Searching for an Ethical Approach Toward North Korea
The temptation to focus on regime change as the solution to all the problems posed by Pyongyang is strong. But attempts to overthrow the regime ...
JUL 31, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Briefings: The Blogger's Democratic Revolution
Thanks to the human love of commentary and information, blogs have created more connections among people and helped propel citizen journalism and democratic change. As ...
JUL 23, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Innovations: Suing against Corruption: The Role of Civil Law
As more and more World Bank and USAID money is spent on complex anticorruption programs, business can lead the way in the fight against corruption ...
JUL 2, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Chinese Sexual Culture
Devin Stewart interviews sociologist James Farrer about a recent conference in Beijing on sexuality and implications for human rights and civil society in China.
JUN 27, 2007 • Article
ROUNDTABLE: Blair's Ethical Legacy
"To view Blair through Iraq alone is to ignore his extraordinary legacy in the areas of liberal interventionism, international development and climate change," says Roberts, ...
MAY 18, 2007 • Article
U.S. Should Not Waver on U.K. Visa Policy
In the interests of security, should the U.S. end the visa waiver for British Muslims? The cost is far too high, says Frank Spring, ...
APR 26, 2007 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Estados Unidos Debe Redefinir el Comercio Justo
Devin Stewart establece un esquema que reconcilia la libertad y la justicia para crear una politica comercial mas etica. En el ejercicio de alcanzar el ...